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A Guanzhou medical team has used a drug derived from an old Chinese herbal remedy to significantly reduce the number of malaria cases on the Comoros island of Mohéli.

Malarial mosquitoes and the parasites they carry continually evolve resistance to the pesticides and drugs used to kill them. New approaches must be found.

Artemisinin compounds are highly effective against malaria, but they're too expensive for most people. Use of cheap substitutes is leading to dangerous drug resistance.

One of the most annoying aspects of gardening is dealing with pesky mosquitoes. Eliminating these disease-carrying insects makes gardening a safer, more enjoyable hobby.

Herbal remedies are often touted as wonder drugs but fail to stand up to their claims. A growing body of evidence indicates that neem may be a valuable medicinal plant.

Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.

When the heat of summer mixes with the rains and humidity one thing is certain, the mosquito season will be in force. And man is the featured menu sought by the swarms.

Besides being pests, mosquitoes can carry and transmit numerous diseases. This article will discuss some of the more common ailments that can be transmitted.

Tropical travelers face high temperatures, high humidity, fierce sun, biting bugs, and food and water borne illnesses. Some travel gear and common sense prevent problems.